Easy Keto Carnivore Braised Short Ribs

Name: Easy Keto Carnivore Braised Short Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds short ribs (about 8 ribs); generous amount of salt for seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic sauce, optional; 2 cups chicken broth

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Tender fall off the bone short ribs are slow cooked in the oven in this easy one pot carnivore recipe. These beef short ribs are seasoned with salt and braised in chicken bone broth for several hours to produce the most tender meat.

juicy fall off the bone short ribs in a white bowl with thyme leaves on top

overhead view of a bowl of short ribs in braising liquid

130 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

723

Calories

56g

Fat

51g

Protein

Net Carb

Total Carbs

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Easy Keto Carnivore Braised Short Ribs Ingredients

4 pounds short ribs (about 8 ribs)
generous amount of salt for seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic sauce, optional
2 cups chicken broth

Easy Keto Carnivore Braised Short Ribs Directions

STEP

1

Season the short ribs

Season short ribs generously with salt on all sides. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow for salt to absorb into the short ribs. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
STEP

2

Sear the ribs

Add your favorite cooking fat (lard, tallow, duck fat) into a large Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Working in batches add in 3-4 short ribs and sear on all sides for 1-2 minutes each side until a golden brown crust appears on all sides. Be sure to work in batches to eliminate the steaming effect that may occur if they are too close together. Steaming will keep the meat for forming a nice crust which will lock the flavors and moisture inside the short rib.
STEP

3

Add liquid and braise

Add short ribs back to the Dutch oven and add garlic sauce if using. Pour in chicken bone broth and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and put in a 325 degree oven for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the rib meat has pulled away from the bone and is fork tender.

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Keto Braised Short Ribs Recipe

picking up a cooked short rib by the fingers

If you are after tender, juicy, fall off the bone beef, then you must make short ribs! There are many ways to prepare beef short ribs but one of my favorite ways is to braise them in chicken stock. Cooking your short ribs this way is a forgiving method of cooking them. You can let them simmer in the oven, while they bath in bone broth for a few hours or until the pull away from the bone and are fork tender. Since beef short ribs are a bit tougher cut of meat they benefit from cooking at low heat over a longer period of time. I designed this recipe to for the meat-eaters out there. Those that are on a carnivore diet will appreciate these short ribs are prepared using ingredients from an animal. If you are on a keto diet, you can make the recipe as is or add a few extras like garlic and herbs or vegetables like onions, celery and zucchini. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for keto carnivore braised short ribs. If you are on the carnivore diet and looking for other meat recipes, try cooking beef back ribs on the Traeger grill

a black foam container with four raw short ribs in it

What Are Short Ribs?

Beef short ribs come from the area of ribs a little bit farther down closer to the belly of the cow. They tend to have a high fat content which is why they are so tasty and 100% keto and carnivore diet approved. There is a lot of intramuscular fat on short ribs which acts as an insulator to prevent from overcooking the meat.

English vs Franken Cut Short Ribs

There are two cuts of short ribs – English cut and Franken cut. When the ribs are cut into long slabs with bone about 4 to 6 inches in length, the ribs are called “English cut”. When the ribs are cut across the bone yielding each slice with 4 to 5 short sections of bone, the ribs are known as “Franken-style ribs”. Franken style ribs don’t take very long to cook and are best prepared grilled. In this recipe for carnivore short ribs, we are using English cut ribs.

english cut short ribs on a wooden cutting board with parsley near

How To Buy Short Ribs

If you have ever bought short ribs before, you know they can vary in quality. A better cut of short rib comes from higher up on the ribs, close to where ribeye steaks are cut. The top six inches from this location yields the best short ribs. Normally, most butchers will include two ribs from this section and two ribs from the lower section. Ribs cut lower have a skimpy amount of meat and really aren’t worth cooking because there’s hardly a lick of meat on them.

What is Braising?

Braising the act of cooking a piece of meat slowly in a moist environment, called the braising liquid. In this keto short rib recipe, we are slow cooking short ribs in chicken broth in the oven at a constant 325 degrees.

short ribs in dutch oven with broth boiling

Best Cooking Liquid for Braising

I usually cook with chicken broth. It’s my go-to braising liquid because it pairs with everything. I don’t always have beef broth on hand, but always have chicken broth. You can definitely cook with beef broth or even just use water for your braising liquid. I prefer to use chicken bone broth for braising in my keto and carnivore cooking. The bone broth has extra nutrients in it to help with gut and bone health.

Dutch Ovens

When it comes to braising meats, it’s best to use a Dutch oven as your pot of choice. A Dutch oven is often made of cast iron and will help your meat and liquid heat evenly and keep a constant cooking temperature throughout the whole cooking process.

Easy Keto Carnivore Braised Short Ribs: FAQS

Can I use beef broth instead of chicken broth for the braised short ribs?

Absolutely! While chicken broth adds a subtle flavor, beef broth will work perfectly and complement the short ribs beautifully.

What can I substitute for the garlic sauce if I don't have it?

If you don’t have garlic sauce, you can use minced garlic or garlic powder to add that delicious garlic flavor. Just adjust the amount to your taste!

How should I store leftover braised short ribs?

Allow the short ribs to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

What is the best way to reheat the short ribs?

For the best results, reheat the short ribs slowly in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through. You can add a splash of broth to keep them moist.

Are these short ribs suitable for a strict carnivore diet?

Yes! This recipe is perfect for a carnivore diet as it focuses solely on meat and animal products, making it both simple and delicious!

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	723
Fat	56g
Protein	51g
Total Carbs	0g
Net Carbs	0g

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